Mercury Free, Holistic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry

Dr. Bruce Baumann is a Mercury Free, Mercury Safe and Cosmetic Dentist and has been in practice in Palm Desert, California since 1982 and is on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center for over 23 years. His mission is to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health.

Holistic dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options. Because of his advanced dental training and emphasis on total health, Dr. Baumann takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science and technical experience with a deep concern for his patients' physical and emotional well-being and comfort.

As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Baumann is aware that mercury vapor and dental infections can have an effect on overall health. Because of this concern we are a mercury free practice, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam, silver, fillings in a safe way.

His Whole Body, healthy philosophy stresses the use of safe dental materials and non-invasive treatment whenever possible. He also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist him in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. His Holistic approach to dental treatment means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.

Dr. Baumann is a strong advocate of continuing education because it allows him to give you and your family the most modern, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year he takes many hours of continuing education courses and he has advanced training in many areas of biological, cosmetic and traditional dentistry.

Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:

• Preventive Dental Education
• Laser Periodontal (Gum) Treatment/Therapy
• Mercury Free Dentistry and Safe Removal Protocols
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
• Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
• Custom Smile Design & Makeover
• Tooth Whitening
• Implant Dentistry
• Full Mouth Reconstruction
• Full & Partial Dentures
• TMJ Diagnosis and Treatment: Neuromuscular Approach
• Family Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Air Abrasion
• Conscious Sedation
• Myo-Monitor: Relaxes & Massages Muscles
• The Wand: Computerized Local Anesthesia

He graduated from the University of California, Irvine and earned his DDS at Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. Baumann completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the Veterans Adminstration Hospital, specializing in hospital dentistry. In 1992 he became the only dentist in the Coachella Valley to attain fellowship status in the Academy of Gerneral Dentistry (FAGD). Dr Baumann remains very active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.

Dr. Baumann is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:

• International Association of Mercury Free Dentists (IAMFD)
• Academy of General Dentistry: Fellow (FAGD)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
• Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
• Doctors of Oral Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
• GenR8Next Dental Associates
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• California Dental Association (CDA)
• Tri-County Dental Association (TDA)

Our exceptional staff is made up of highly-trained, motivated and caring professionals. Our team works together to bring you the highest quality biological dental treatment in a healthy, warm and supportive desert setting.

We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and we encourage you to visit Our Website, to learn more about the many services and treatments our office offers. Please take a moment to browse our Smile Gallery and Brilliant Smiles movie to see for yourself the incredible smiles we have achieved. We want to thank you for considering our office for all of your dental needs.

A Personal Note from Dr. Tom

I consider Dr. Baumann to be a dedicated, well trained, experienced and caring holistic dentist. I am impressed with the depth of his knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and his ongoing effort to educate his patients. He also utilizes this knowledge when designing the treatment of his patients.

His concern for his patients health, his ongoing training in cosmetic (particularly at the highly respected LVI), and traditional dentistry; along with his commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings makes him ideally suited to remove and replace them. I am especially impressed with his dedication to Patient Education as it is such an important part of oral and overall health. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a caring holistic and mercury free dentist.

Dr. Baumann is also a Charter Member of the International Association of Mercury Free Dentists (IAMFD). I suggest you visit to his website to learn more about him and his approach to dentistry. When you visit his office please tell him where you found out about him and say hello to him for me. Thanks!